The human foot consists of numerous bones and soft tissues which
support the weight of the upright
human. Specifically, the toes assist the human while walking, providing balance, weight-bearing, and thrust during the gait.

Humans typically have five toes on each foot. Exceptions include polydactyly
(more than five toes), and syndactyly
or amputation
(fewer than five toes). The four smallest toes consist of three phalanx
bones, while the largest consists of two phalanx bones and two sesamoid bones. Many of the flexor tendons are shared, making it impossible
to move individual toes independently; however, some prehensility,
or grasping capability, does exist for most humans.